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Georgia

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Law / Act5
National Strategy1
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03 MAR 2025 · Law / Act

Fair and Future Ready Housing Act (HB 715)

On 3 March 2025, the Fair and Future Ready Housing Act (HB 715) was introduced to the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia. The Bill proposes the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision tools in housing determinations relating to sale, rental, or financing, including a prohibition on their use without human oversight and a requirement for disclosure to affected individuals. In any action or proceeding related to discriminatory housing practices, the use o...

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27 FEB 2025 · Law / Act

End Rental Price-Fixing Act (Bill No. HB 679)

On 27 February 2025, the End Rental Price-Fixing Act was introduced to the Georgia House of Representatives. The Act applies to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and computational processes in coordinating rental prices among landlords, deeming them unenforceable as contracts in general restraint of trade. The Act applies to landlords, property managers, and entities that coordinate rental prices using software, data analytics, or AI-driven recommendations. It criminalises such agreemen...

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07 NOV 2024 · National Strategy

National Bank of Georgia to develop AI regulations aligned with EU standards

Primary source (agenda.ge) dated 7 November 2024 in GE. See linked source for full text.

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23 SEP 2024 · Other

PDPS investigation into Yandex.Go App regarding possible unlawful personal data processing

On 23 September 2024, the Georgian Personal Data Protection Service (PDPS) issued a ruling fining Raidtech Georgia Ltd. (Yandex GO/Yandex Pro) GEL 4'000 for illegally transferring personal data of Georgian customers (drivers and passengers) to servers located in Russia. During the investigation, it was found that the app was connected to Russian servers, exposing the global network address (IP address) of users from Georgia. The company had previously requested permission to transfer data to ...

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27 FEB 2024 · Law / Act

Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act (SB 473)

On 27 February 2024, the Senate passed the Georgia Consumer Privacy Act. The Act aims to enhance the protection of consumers' personal data in Georgia and defines terms, regulates applicability, and provides exemptions for certain entities, data, and data uses. The Act applies to businesses operating in Georgia that offer products or services to consumers of this state that generate more than USD 25 million in revenue and either controls or processes the personal information of at least 25'00...

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30 JAN 2024 · Other

Data Protection Authority inquiry into protection of personal data of minors

On 30 January 2024, the Data Protection Authority adopted a report on the protection of minors' personal data to outline the international standards for the rights of minors in a digital environment that should be adopted in national legislation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and foundations of data processing, the child's personal data protection rights, and the concept of "best interest in the child". The report also includes an audit of the school system, highlight...

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20 MAR 2023 · Law / Act

Georgia Data Privacy Act (HB 798)

On 20 March 2023, the Georgia Data Privacy Act (HB 798) was introduced to the Georgia House of Representatives. The Georgia Data Privacy Act proposes an amendment to Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. It aims to prohibit manufacturers of consumer electronic devices from allowing consumers to opt out of certain data collection by third parties unless the consumer can opt out of the same data collection carried out by the manufacturer. Further, the Bill provides de...

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04 APR 2022 · Law / Act

Georgia: Common Carrier Non-Discrimination Act (SB 393)

On 4 April 2022, the Common Carrier Non-Discrimination Act (SB 393) was rejected after failing to pass before the legislative session adjourned.

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